
NM 1
NETWORK MIC PREAMP
Data Sheet - 1
General Description
e NM 1 Network Mic Preamp is a very versatile single chan-
nel CobraNet I/O box that nds use in many applications. e
NM 1 presents matchless features in a compact, reliable, easy
to install and maintain package. It has a single studio-grade
microphone input with +48 volt phantom power, and a single
amplier output for connection to an external loudspeaker. e
microphone signal can be transmitted over CobraNet and the
amplier input can be driven by any CobraNet audio channel.
e NM 1 design is based on the Cirrus Logic CS18101 Cobra-
Net chip and CM-2 reference design including the secondary
CobraNet port for data and power supply redundancy (more on
this later). It also has logic I/O on a DB-15 connector for read-
ing external switches and driving indicator LEDs so it can be
connected to a custom switch panel to implement microphone
enable, busy indication and similar functions.
e feature that adds the most versatility to the NM 1 is
Power Over Ethernet (PoE). It is fully compliant with the IEEE
802.3af standard as a Powered Device (PD). is means it’s pow-
ered through the CAT 5 cable that connects it to an Ethernet
switch. Of course, the Ethernet switch used must comply with
the 802.3af standard as Power Supply Equipment (PSE); these
switches are available from all the major Ethernet equipment
manufacturers.
DATA SHEET
ink about this: the NM 1 does not need a power outlet
close by. No AC line voltage wiring. No additional electrical box
in the wall. No wall wart, batteries, solar panel, pedals or water
wheel. e only wiring needed is the data cable back to the Eth-
ernet switch and the local analog audio, making planning and
installation much easier and much less expensive.
Rane’s engineers have designed the NM 1 to have a redun-
dant PoE supply along with the redundant data connections. It
can be powered from either Ethernet port independent of which
one carries the CobraNet data, so an independently redundant
power system comes along with the redundant data system with
no redundant eort. Switching between ports for PoE is almost
seamless and audio interruption is minimal. If the primary port
fails the secondary port takes over very quickly, typically 10 ms,
without loss of programmed settings.
All parameters are controllable via standard SNMP messages
including microphone gain and muting, amplier output level
and muting, and CobraNet Audio channel and Bundle assign-
ments. Four exterior switches assign the NM 1 MIB’s SysName
variable to uniquely identify each unit on the network.
All NM 1 audio and data connectors are metal with lock-
ing, annular-ring shields for maximum durability, security and
immunity from electromagnetic interference, be it radio, static
or legislative hot airwaves. And all this ts in a very rugged (but
good looking) extruded aluminum box.
Features
• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) with built-in redundancy.
• Audio over CobraNet.
• Dual CobraNet interfaces for hardware redundancy.
• Microphone Preamp with 48V phantom power.
• SNMP Software-controlled preamp gain.
• Audio power amplier for monitor loudspeaker.
• Switch/LED interface.
• Switch selectable address.
• All connectors are metal with captive features.
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